Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Teach children about the Colorado River in Texas (aka Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin) and water conservation! With the help of other volunteers, educational docents lead groups of 15 students through our beautiful outdoor Redbud Park facilities. With hands-on activities and educational games, you teach children about the water cycle, water conservation, water sources and watersheds, and the history and geography of the Colorado River in Texas. Get ready to meet the amazing science enthusiasts who already volunteer with us!

Volunteers need to complete a volunteer application with background check. Volunteers will also be provided with extensive training and observations to ensure their comfort with the program.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Colorado River Foundation

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Animals & Environment Education & Technology Civic & Community Environmental We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Tour Guide / Docent

Contact Person: Sarah Richards, Program Coordinator, (512) 498-1587, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3601 Lake Austin Blvd, Ste R105 Austin, TX 78703 (See a map)

Directions:

From Mopac/Loop 1, exit Lake Austin Blvd and head west. Continue along Lake Austin Blvd until you reach the LCRA Redbud Center at 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp